If a Firm Engages in Vertical Integration into a Business

question 60

True/False

If a firm engages in vertical integration into a business activity where it does not possess any of the valuable, rare, or costly-to-imitate resources it needs to gain a competitive advantage, it may find itself at a competitive disadvantage to the extent that some firms already have competitive advantages in these business activities.

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